by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY ACES LEE COUNTY —In the last several years there has been a growing interest in the use of high tunnels for fruit and vegetable production. High tunnels are basically unheated greenhouses used to provide a shelter over fruit or vegetable production. A...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Politics
BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Auburn University hosted a working session of the Alabama Supreme Court on March 14 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center, offering a rare opportunity for the public to observe the Court in action outside the state judicial...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Featured, Politics
New state law limits use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.In 2022, almost 7% of all motor vehicle-related...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THE GOGUE CENTER ALABAMA — March is Arts Education Month in Alabama schools, and the Gogue Center is proud to contribute to this statewide initiative with our 2023-24 K-12 School Performance Series.Two upcoming Family Series performances — 123 Andrés on...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — Back in 1990, when I was a first year English teacher in LaGrange, Georgia, money was tight, to say the least. After paying my rent, car payment, utilities, groceries, gas, etc., my wallet echoed.My sweet parents helped me out a lot, and since I was a Mama’s...